A qualitative research report written as a confessional tale is
a. a real-life account that incorporates many details about the individuals studied.
b. a personalized account written from the researcher's viewpoint.
c. a type of auto-ethnography.
d. a personal narrative in the voice of the participants studied.
b. a personalized account written from the researcher's viewpoint.
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A patient knows that his symptoms suggest that he may have lung cancer but insists that it is just a cold. Which of the following nursing responses would be helpful in this situation? Select all that apply
a. "The prospect of a serious health problem can be very frightening for most people.". b. "Cancer is frightening, but denying it is unhelpful. You need to face your illness.". c. "Most symptoms such as yours turn usually out not be very serious illnesses.". d. "There's a support group for cancer patients tomorrow, and I'd like you to go.". e. "Tell me about what helps you cope, what has helped when life has been difficult.". f. "There are some new treatments for lung disease; the outlook is better now.".
You are instructing a patient who is
experiencing chronic nausea/vomiting, about antiemetic therapy. What is the most important precaution you must teach the patient? a. "Rinse your mouth frequently to reduce the unpleasant sensation of dry mouth." b. "Report any constipation lasting 2 days or longer to your prescriber." c. "Wear sunscreen and protective clothing when going outdoors." d. "Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking this drug."
A patient is admitted for joint replacement surgery. A nurse identifies that this type of surgery is usually necessary due to
1. An amputated limb. 2. A comminuted fracture. 3. Advanced osteoarthritis. 4. A severe sprain.
A community/public health nurse was told to focus on teenage smoking. Which of the following actions should be the priority of the nurse?
a. Ensuring that smoking is not allowed on school property b. Establishing community-wide programs on the dangers of smoking c. Lobbying to pass laws against teenagers' purchase of cigarettes d. Establishing programs to help adults, especially parents, give up smoking